As new treatments for systemic lupus erythematosus and lupus nephritis enter the armamentarium, revitalizing the management ...

ANSWER: The term “lupus” generally means systemic lupus erythematosis (SLE), which is a systemic disorder (as its name suggests). So, by definition, it affects multiple systems of the body.

What is lupus, and what does it do to your body? I just had a friend diagnosed with it after many months of tests. — T.S.B.

You might associate autoimmune conditions with symptoms like skin disease, chronic pain, and fatigue. A less-discussed ...

A new study found a high prevalence of chronic kidney disease (CKD) among people with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE), ...

Patients with systemic lupus erythematosus with a history of cutaneous lupus erythematosus are more likely to have high ...

While hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) helps reduce disease flares in lupus, its effect on renal function in patients with lupus ...

The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for a new subcutaneous autoinjector formulation of belimumab (Benlysta®) treatment for children ages five years and older with active ...

Glaxosmithkline, with multiple operations in Montco, just scored a major regulatory win that could reshape how lupus nephritis is treated in children, ...

On June 24, the company announced receipt of FDA approval for a 200 mg/mL autoinjector of Benlysta (belimumab) for the treatment of active lupus nephritis (LN).

Lupus is often referred to as the "disease of 1000 faces" due to its diverse range of symptoms, which can vary greatly from person to person. Symptoms may range from mild to severe and can affect ...

“Margarita burn” is a nice name for an annoying summer skin rash. It's a reference to lime juice, a key ingredient in the drink, which can get on the hands of a person squeezing the citrus fruit.